Katie
Westlab Ambassador
Having had Eczema since birth, hear why raising awareness about visible skin conditions is so important to Katie.
Amy
Westlab Ambassador
Listen to the impact TSW has had on Amy and what has been the hardest part of her inspirational journey.
Penny
Head of Product
As Head of Product, hear how Penny was inspired to develop Skin Repair Bath Salts.
Sean
Westlab's CEO
As the CEO of Westlab, find out more about Sean’s personal skin journey with Psoriasis.
REAL LIFE STORIES
Hear Zainab’s thoughts on why raising awareness of skin conditions is vital to protect future generations.
In this series, we are spotlighting the real-life stories of our skin-warriors and their incredible journeys of living with Eczema, Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) & Psoriasis.
Can you tell us about your skin journey and why you wanted to share it?
I've had Eczema since I was about six months old and I'm almost seven years into TSW. I decided to share my skin story with others in the hope that I could help anyone out there feel less alone. Especially when I was younger, I felt like the only person with Eczema, which is probably not true because I think that everyone was just hiding it! I hope by sharing my skin journey, others out there will be able to find some comfort that they are not alone and that if you do have a visible skin condition like Eczema or TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal) you should not feel ashamed or embarrassed.
What has been the hardest part of your skin journey?
Living with a long-term skin condition can be overwhelming at times. I don't think I've ever had a full night's sleep in my life because I'm always up scratching which leads to you just feeling constantly physically and mentally drained. Every day is a struggle, waking up to a constant worry about how your skin is going to be and how it is going to appear to others and whether today is going to be a good day or a bad day because of your skin – it is mentally and emotionally exhausting.
When did you first discover Westlab?
I discovered Westlab was I was trying to find ways of softening my rough skin. I realised that my skin was happiest when I was on holiday, swimming in the sea. I tried to recreate that at home, and the Dead Sea Salts became a great way to do that. Whenever I use the Dead Sea Salts in the bath, I always come out feeling so much more refreshed and my skin feels less irritated and softened.
What are your thoughts on the new Westlab Skin Repair Bath Salts?
What I love about the Skin Repair Bath Salts is firstly the smell. I think a lot of products for Eczema prone skin can smell quite clinical, but when I first used the Skin Repair Bath Salts it smelt so comforting, and it really soothed and softened my skin. We all know that the Dead Sea Salts work, but the Oats are just an added bonus.
Why is it important to be a part of the Westlab campaign in raising awareness for people living with visible skin conditions?
Campaigns like this have the ability to prevent my daughter and future generations from feeling as self-conscious as I have in the past about my skin. I feel that now I’m a mother, I’m even more passionate about increasing the visibility of skin conditions and normalising normal skin to ensure anyone out there struggling with their skin does not feel alone, embarrassed or ashamed.
A Natural Helping Hand
Expertly crafted to help you no matter where you are on your skin journey, our Skin Repair Bath Salts have been developed with you in mind. Our ultra-comforting blend is 100% pure and natural, containing a powerhouse duo of soothing Dead Sea Salt, essential for repairing and protecting the skin barrier, and nourishing Colloidal Oatmeal, to give your skin instant relief and long lasting comfort when you need it most.
